Stormwater MS4 Compliance Lead - Hybrid Role

ATLAS; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off & Family Support

401(k) with Company Match

Insurance (Life/AD&D/Disability)

PPE & Safety Resources

Learning & Development

Belonging & Employee Groups

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist (CS Project Manager 2) to lead stormwater compliance efforts in a hybrid role based in central Connecticut, with travel up to 30% and in-office collaboration three days a week. You will drive MS4 permit activities, SPCC/SWPPP development, field assessments, and client training across municipal and private projects.

You will coordinate with clients to meet permit obligations, perform audits, prepare regulatory documentation, and guide BMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental studies, ecological sciences, or another related technical field.
• At least 5 years of practical experience with environmental compliance requirements, especially related to SPCC Plans and stormwater discharges.
• At least 1 year of stormwater project management experience, with multiple years a plus.
• Preferred but not required – CHMM or other professional certifications (e.g. EIT, P.E., CSP)

Responsibilities

• MS4 Program Management — Lead implementation of CT DEEP MS4 General Permit requirements, including SWPPP updates, annual reporting, and MCM compliance.
• IDDE Oversight — Coordinate dry-weather screening, outfall prioritization, mapping updates, and illicit discharge investigations.
• Regulatory Compliance — Ensure adherence to CT DEEP stormwater permits, prepare compliance documentation, and support inspections.
• Develop SPCC Plans and SWPPPs for clients.
• Industrial & Commercial Support — Assist facilities with SWPPPs, inspections, monitoring, and permit renewals.
• GIS & Field Operations — Coordinate field assessments, catch basin inspections, drainage mapping, and data management using GIS platforms.
• BMP Development — Design and track stormwater BMPs for municipalities and private clients.
• Erosion & Sediment Control — Prepare E&S plans and coordinate inspections for BMP effectiveness.
• Stormwater System Design — Support design/review of stormwater infrastructure and LID integration.
• Project Management — Proposal writing, cost estimation, oversight, invoicing, etc.
• Environmental Regulatory Compliance — Assist in audits, reports, and permits across various environmental programs.
• Training — Prepare and conduct regulatory training for clients.

Skills

MS4 Mgmt

IDDE Oversight

Regulatory Compliance

SPCC Plans

SWPPP Plans

GIS Platforms

Field Inspections

BMP Development

Erosion Control

Stormwater Design

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Env Studies

CHMM/EIT/P.E. (preferred)

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist (CS Project Manager 2) to lead stormwater compliance efforts in a hybrid role based in central Connecticut, with travel up to 30% and in-office collaboration three days a week. You will drive MS4 permit activities, SPCC/SWPPP development, field assessments, and client training across municipal and private projects.

You will coordinate with clients to meet permit obligations, perform audits, prepare regulatory documentation, and guide BMP